๐ Fremont Tech Week Day 1: Industry and Policy
โFremont Tech Week 2026 ๐
โThe first-of-its-kind annual civic tech event in Fremont โ officially recognized with a proclamation from Mayor Raj Salwan.
โInnovate Bay is proud to bring Fremont Tech Week to the happiest city in the US โ uniting founders, industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and the broader community for a week of innovation, collaboration, and momentum.
โJoin us as we showcase the people, ideas, and industries shaping the future of Fremont and beyond.
โMonday โ Industry & Policy ๐ญ
โFocus: Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility, Logistics, Workplace Innovation
โWe kick off the week by spotlighting the industries powering Fremontโs economy. From advanced manufacturing to next-gen mobility and logistics, this day brings together operators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how innovation and policy intersect to drive growth.
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โ๐ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration & Networking
โ๐ท 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Remarks with Yajing Zhang, President Ladany, and Rohan Brown
โYajing Zhang is Vice Mayor of Fremont, leading initiatives that support economic growth, innovation, and community development across the city.
โPresident Nick Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University, focused on advancing education, innovation, and global academic partnerships.
โRohan Brown is Founder and Managing Director of Innovate Bay, supporting founders and investors through community, capital, and ecosystem building.
โThis opening session sets the tone for the day, highlighting the intersection of academia, innovation, and venture while outlining a shared vision for regional growth and collaboration.
โ๐ฅ 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Industry and Policy Fireside with President Ladany and Deputy Treasurer Khaim Morton
โPresident Nick Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University, focused on advancing education, innovation, and global academic partnerships.
โKhaim Morton is California Deputy Treasurer, supporting economic development, public finance, and statewide investment initiatives.
โThis fireside explores the intersection of industry and policy, highlighting how public and private sectors collaborate to drive innovation, economic growth, and long-term regional impact.
โ๐งโโ๏ธ 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM America the Entrepreneurial: Unlocking Opportunity with Cameron Law of Right to Start
โCameron Law is a Sacramento-based startup ecosystem builder and entrepreneur. He leads the Carlsen Center and co-founded Traction Lab, focusing on founder growth and access to capital. Learn how entrepreneurship is being reimagined as a civic right and how barriers for aspiring founders are being removed.
โ๐ฎ 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch + Networking
โ๐ 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM The 3D Mobility Matrix
โ๐ผ 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Planning the AI-Enabled Workplace with Jon Schramm of MillerKnoll
โJon Schramm is part of MillerKnollโs Global Research & Planning team, focused on creating better spaces to live, work, learn, and heal. This session explores how AI is shaping the future of the workplace and how organizations can plan for more adaptive, human-centered environments.
โ๐ง 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Human Intelligence + Artificial Intelligence = Leadership Intelligence with Nida Mehtab, Geraldine Woloch Addamine, Madhuri Gore, Lily Jamppol, and Stephen Butler
โOn this panel, Nida Mehtab Gillio, Founder and CEO of Goalytics, together with Geraldine Woloch Addamine, Madhuri Gore, Lily Jamppol, and Stephen Butler, will explore the future of integrating human insight into innovation and technology to build more effective and impactful solutions.
โ๐ 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM The "Hard Tech" Triple-Threat with Stephen Baiter, Donovan Lazaro, Brandon Cardwell, and Angela Tsui
โStephen Baiter leads East Bay Economic Development Alliance, driving regional economic growth, partnerships, and innovation across industries.
โDonovan Lazaro represents the City of Fremont, advancing economic development, business growth, and strategic citywide innovation initiatives.
โBrandon Cardwell supports the City of Livermoreโs economic strategy, focusing on business attraction, growth, and regional competitiveness efforts.
โAngela Tsui represents the City of Newark, working on economic development, community growth, and fostering local business ecosystems.
โThis panel explores hard techโs role in economic infrastructure, highlighting how cities collaborate to drive innovation, investment, and long-term regional resilience across the East Bay.
โ๐ป 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Innovate Bay Happy Hour at Pour Decisions Fremont (21+ Event)
โRSVP here: https://luma.com/ftw2026-d1-hh
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